1. The arch of the foot
   "The ballet dancer's high instep was considered ideal for pointe work"
    
2. The part of a shoe or stocking that covers the arch of the foot
   "The running shoes had extra padding in the instep for comfort"

Derived forms: insteps

Type of: arch, covering

Part of: boot, foot, human foot, pes, shoe, stocking

Encyclopedia: Instep